We stand against the exploitation of Looking Glass Rock in Utah for the corporate profit of Under Canvas. We demand that Under Canvas and SITLA pull out of their lease agreement near Looking Glass Rock and stop all plans of developing the area. We would like to keep it in its natural state for enjoyment by all generations. We demand an immediate delay on all development dealings until a proper engagement with the community has transpired. Visit us on the web at: www.savelookingglass.com

Under Canvas is proposing to develop 75 glamping sites adjacent to Looking Glass Rock. These are individually climate-controlled units equipped with showers, sinks, and toilets. A centrally located permanent structure with large parking lot, well site, leach field and dipping pond will also accompany this project. The result of this development will create roughly 60 acres of disturbed land and 25 acres of graded land that will engulf the valley immediately to the East of Looking Glass Rock.

When you visit Looking Glass Rock, and sit in its alcove, you can stare at corporate America's smoke stacks exploiting a deeply special iconic public landmark. Under Canvas will profit off of Hilton-style pricing for these trendy tents, at the expense of exploiting a treasured geological wonder. Under Canvas states that they do not plan to restrict access to Looking Glass Rock, but no formal plan has been released describing how they will coincide with local guiding companies or the hundreds of visitors who enjoy Looking Glass Rock annually.

SITLA sold the parcel leasing right to Under Canvas at $1,000 an acre. Due to this bargain, we are pressuring Under Canvas to leave the contract and enter the leasing process again in a space that is more neutral. There are other options for cheap SITLA land that better respects our the community and this special landscape.

Under Canvas has communicated they have good intent, "for the land and partnership with the local community." We want to remind them that just because something is said, it does not make it true. The reality is that no partnership with the community has been made and we believe the community was not adequately engaged. How is a sprawling hotel-like development at the base of one of our cherished spaces harmonious a, "good intent?"

Funds from this campaign will go directly to supporting our grassroots effort. We need help covering costs of website creation and maintenance, generating attention via locally printed flyers and media, and legal support as the need arises. No individuals will benefit and we are completely volunteer-based.

If you can not donate, but want to help please visit our website here or follow us on social media @savelookingglass

Additionally, if you can not donate, but have a skill to offer we want to hear from you! Graphic Design, Social Media, Web Development, and non-profit experience all come to mind.

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A grassroots campaign to stop the proposed development by Under Canvas near Looking Glass Rock in San Juan County, Utah.

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